Xavier Helgesen

Managing Director at Enduring Ventures

Xavier Helgesen currently serves as Managing Director of Enduring Ventures, focusing on sustainable economic growth through the acquisition of enduring businesses. As President of Rango Broadband, Xavier provides high-speed Internet services in Northern Nevada, emphasizing local customer support and reliability. In the role of Executive Chairman at Ecosafi, the Better Cooking Company, Xavier is innovating carbon-negative cooking fuel technology. Previously, as Founding CEO of ZOLA Electric, Xavier facilitated access to clean power for over a million people in Africa. Additionally, Xavier co-founded and served as Chairman of the Board at Better World Books, aiding in the distribution of millions of books globally. Other contributions include advisory roles with the GSMA Development Fund and service on the board of Books For Africa. Educational credentials include an MBA from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, and a BA in Management Information Systems with a minor in Anthropology from the University of Notre Dame.

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Enduring Ventures

Enduring Ventures is a holding company inspired by Berkshire Hathaway. We buy great businesses and aim to hold them forever. We utilize open book management and implement employee profit sharing to enable the people doing the work to build wealth rather than merely act as employees We partner with diverse, young and non-traditional leaders to buy and grow businesses. Our goal is to enable people with exceptional skill to build wealth through business ownership. We value hustle, hard skills and integrity above fancy degrees or a long resume.